DENVER Rices Richard Barker has been named the Western Athletic Conference mens tennis Player of the Week. This is Barkers third player of the week honor this spring.
Barker, a senior from Solihull, England, improved to 15-0 in singles and 12-0 in doubles with wins against TCU and Oklahoma State. Against the Horned Frogs, he teamed with William Barker for an 8-5 win against Almada and Tezza, and then clinched the team win with a 7-5, 7-6 victory against Fabrizio Sestini at number three singles. It was the Owls' first win against TCU since 1989. Against the Cowboys, the Barkers helped secure the doubles point with their 8-4 win against Van Elden and Byrnes. Richard then tied the team scoring at 3-3 with his 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 victory against Tomas Bohunicky.
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